OT: I no longer have the faster car on my block :o)
08-30-2007, 02:00 AM
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OT: I no longer have the faster car on my block :o)
My neighbor drove into my driveway today to show me his "new" Porsche-beater - a 507 HP, 0-60 in 4.1 sec 2007 E63. I was floored. He drove Pontiacs and minivans for years till last year when out of the blue he got a Mercedes Benz AMG C32 which I didn't lust after at all. I thought it was kind of small, but he loved it.
Fast forward 1 year to today... he just got this MB E63 today preowned with 8K miles and it looked perfect, a Miami car. We took a drive in it and the acceleration is amazing. It's a bit sad no longer having the hottest car in the neighborhood anymore
Just kidding of course...
He was telling me today that he grew up kind of poor, riding a bicycle while his friends had nice GTO's. It's nice to see people make it big who came from nearly nothing. He's quite a bit older than I am, but acted like a young kid while he was showing me all the features on the new car. He considers me a car guy due to me owning a 993, which is why he drove it directly to my driveway before he even brought it home (next door to my house). A few months ago his wife got him a driving day in a Shelby Cobra for his birthday and I think that might have lit that fire. Now I'm waiting for him to get a ... Porsche like me
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Did you ever have a neighbor buy a really fast, ultra hot car that kind of blew away what you have? I'm jealous, but in a good way.
Steve R
Ouch...
Kind of reminds me of a 911 wheel and brake combo
This sure looks better in person
Fast forward 1 year to today... he just got this MB E63 today preowned with 8K miles and it looked perfect, a Miami car. We took a drive in it and the acceleration is amazing. It's a bit sad no longer having the hottest car in the neighborhood anymore
Just kidding of course... He was telling me today that he grew up kind of poor, riding a bicycle while his friends had nice GTO's. It's nice to see people make it big who came from nearly nothing. He's quite a bit older than I am, but acted like a young kid while he was showing me all the features on the new car. He considers me a car guy due to me owning a 993, which is why he drove it directly to my driveway before he even brought it home (next door to my house). A few months ago his wife got him a driving day in a Shelby Cobra for his birthday and I think that might have lit that fire. Now I'm waiting for him to get a ... Porsche like me
.Did you ever have a neighbor buy a really fast, ultra hot car that kind of blew away what you have? I'm jealous, but in a good way.
Steve R
Ouch...
Kind of reminds me of a 911 wheel and brake combo
This sure looks better in person
08-30-2007, 02:14 AM
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i take a 993 over any mbz anyday.
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08-30-2007, 04:01 AM
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I have a good advice for you steve. buy either car from me and I guarantee you'll get your title back. QUICK
He will stay in your A$$ all the time money back guaranteed
or my stage 4 gt2
He will stay in your A$$ all the time money back guaranteed
or my stage 4 gt2
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08-30-2007, 08:06 AM
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Hate to break it to you but there probably are kids on your block with Hondas faster then your Porsche at least in a straight line
08-30-2007, 08:36 AM
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I like it. I had an E55 for a while and enjoyed the acceleration. But take it in the twisties and it is what it is, a big heavy car. I had a lot of break-downs with my E55, but all was forgiven when driving it.
BTW, I prefer the look of your 7series in the background. And of course the 993.
BTW, I prefer the look of your 7series in the background. And of course the 993.
08-30-2007, 08:42 AM
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porsche there is no substitute
obtw right after my 911 purchase the neighbor across the street got a mb convertable after having a nissan sentry,go figure, keep up withe jones?
obtw right after my 911 purchase the neighbor across the street got a mb convertable after having a nissan sentry,go figure, keep up withe jones?
08-30-2007, 09:07 AM
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I have experienced a similar thing.
Years ago I had a neighbour who became a good friend. His kids grew up with our kids and we shared a nanny over several years. Anyways I was planning to buy my first Porsche (an SC) and mentioned it to him. Within a few months he showed up in a 911S BEFORE I bought my SC. I bought my 83 911SC a few months later. I drove and maintained the SC for 7 years, in the meanwhile he sold the S and went though a number of cars. I then sold the SC and bought the 96 Targa without telling him. I sneaked it into the garage and asked him over to checkout my "toy" hidden in the garage! I definitely got him on that one, and within a few months he showed up with a 996. But that did not work out because a 996 had ZERO appeal to me so there was no "upping the ante". Just recently he sold the 996 which he did not seem to like and bought a new M5 (V10, 500HP). Again I have zero interest in the car and remain happy with my 993. Same thing if my neighbour showed up with a E63 today, I am glad he is happy with the car but it does nothing for me.
But if he showed up in a 997 Turbo, or a GT3....well that would bring the green to the face!!
Cheers,
Mike
Years ago I had a neighbour who became a good friend. His kids grew up with our kids and we shared a nanny over several years. Anyways I was planning to buy my first Porsche (an SC) and mentioned it to him. Within a few months he showed up in a 911S BEFORE I bought my SC. I bought my 83 911SC a few months later. I drove and maintained the SC for 7 years, in the meanwhile he sold the S and went though a number of cars. I then sold the SC and bought the 96 Targa without telling him. I sneaked it into the garage and asked him over to checkout my "toy" hidden in the garage! I definitely got him on that one, and within a few months he showed up with a 996. But that did not work out because a 996 had ZERO appeal to me so there was no "upping the ante". Just recently he sold the 996 which he did not seem to like and bought a new M5 (V10, 500HP). Again I have zero interest in the car and remain happy with my 993. Same thing if my neighbour showed up with a E63 today, I am glad he is happy with the car but it does nothing for me.
But if he showed up in a 997 Turbo, or a GT3....well that would bring the green to the face!!
Cheers,
Mike